French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)
1.22 The Tricolour Terror
May 11, 2020
The podcast explores the consequences of the King's attempted escape, the constitutional crisis triggered by Lafayette's arrest order, the controversy surrounding the King's declaration, the divisions within the revolutionary club, the shifting political positions during the Revolution, the role of private property, and the aftermath of the Champ de Mars Massacre.
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- King Louis XVI's failed escape triggered aggressive actions from revolutionaries, setting the stage for the difficult decision regarding the fate of the king and the future of France.
- The majority of the National Assembly sought to maintain stability and prevent further bloodshed by exonerating King Louis XVI and preserving the monarchy, despite opposition from republicans advocating for abdication.
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King Louis' failed escape and its aftermath
King Louis XVI's attempt to escape from France had failed, resulting in his capture and the return of the royal family to Paris. The people's reception of the royal family's return was largely cold, with silent protests and restrictions on vocal opposition. The flight had transformed France into a republic in all but name, as the constitutional crisis triggered aggressive actions from revolutionaries and the National Assembly. Lafayette, the commander of the National Guard, played a key role in arresting the monarch and extending his powers beyond the constitution. This episode set the stage for the difficult decision the National Assembly had to make regarding the fate of the king and the future of France.
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